Friends of Anacostia Park

10/15/2026

Come out for a night of laughs and celebration for a good cause. Show some love for the park you love!

Join us at Sapodilla's Caribbean Restaurant for the Friends of Anacostia Park 2026 Annual Fundraiser to support our beautiful park!

10/12/2026

Help us close out our 7th year of Late Skates with a day to remember! Join us Saturday, October 24, at the Anacostia Park Skate Pavilion from 12 pm - 10 pm for our Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch, featuring games, prizes, and free pumpkins for the first 200 kids ages 12 and under. Plus Go-Go Karaoke, skating, fishing, boat rides, live music, and crafts!
Bring your people. We’ll bring the fun.

09/18/2026

Come be outside with us Saturday, September 26 for Thrive Outside Day at Anacostia Park! Thrive Outside Day is a national celebration of community-led outdoor participation, bringing people together through free, local outdoor experiences. Move, skate, fish, create, sing, enjoy live music and just have a good time outside.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Or come alone. All are welcomed to spend the day in the park with us!

08/24/2026

Summer isn't over yet! Join us this Saturday, August 29 for another Late Skate at Anacostia Park as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion. Whether you're fishing, getting a family portrait, skating, singing karaoke, or just soaking up the vibes, there's something for everyone! Come dressed in your best '70s-inspired look to celebrate the era, and bring your family, your friends, or come make new ones. Spend the day celebrating with your park community. We'll see you there!

07/20/2026

We're keeping the summer rolling with another Late Skate! Join us this Saturday, July 25 for a full day of activities in Anacostia Park.

Whether you're skating, singing, or just soaking up the vibes, there's something for everyone! Bring your family, your friends, or come make new ones.

Spend the day with your park community. We'll see you there!

07/01/2026

🚧 Heads up! The Anacostia Park Skate Pavilion will be closed tomorrow, July 2, for maintenance to the skate floor. We'll be back and rolling on Thursday, July 3. Thanks for your patience—we'll see you soon!

06/19/2026

We're back! Join us for the first Late Skate of the season as we kick off our 7th summer.

Pull up for 10 hours of skating, music, fishing, boat rides, family portraits, creative arts, Go-Go Karaoke, and good vibes with your park family.

Bring the kids. Bring your crew. Bring your skates or borrow ours for free.

Come home to YOUR PARK! We miss you!

04/13/2026

Boat rides for NatureFest today (Monday, 4/13) have been cancelled due to high winds. Check back tomorrow for updates!

04/09/2026

NatureFest is flowing our way!

Boat tours with Anacostia Watershed Society will be happening all week! We’ll have three tours a day, with first come, first served sign-ups available at the welcome table. Please note that boat rides are weather dependent.

Get out on the river and enjoy sightseeing while learning about the Anacostia River ecosystem, spotting wildlife, and more!

Don’t forget to sign up for NatureFest here: tinyurl.com/2026NF

04/07/2026

Spring break plans? We’ve got you covered!

Friends of Anacostia Park’s 6th annual NatureFest is happening next week, April 13–17! Bring youth ages 5–12 and their families for a week of outdoor fun, hands-on activities, and memorable experiences. Families, youth day camps, and recreation centers are all welcome—youth must be accompanied by an 18+ chaperone.

Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2026NF